Award SMART Goals

Explore our collection of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Smart Goals and find your next challenge

My goal for Scrapbooking in Crafts under Skills Category is to create 3 scrapbook albums comprised of a minimum of 30 pages, with themes of personal, family and seasons, within 6 months. I will purchase the necessary scrapbook supplies and will attend a scrapbooking class every week for 2 hours. I will also use online resources like tutorials, blogs and forums to improve my overall craftsmanship and create unique layouts. Finally, I will showcase my scrapbooking albums on social media and encourage feedback to help me reach higher standards.

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My goal for Lace Making in Crafts under Skills Category is to become a proficient lace-maker by mastering basic lace stitches and incorporating them to create intricate lace designs. I will practice making lace for 3-4 hours a week over the course of 12 months, research techniques and patterns in order to create more intricate patterns, and develop my own original patterns. Additionally, I will join a lace-making class or club 6 months from now in order to be able to work in a group, receive feedback from professionals, and challenge myself in completing complex lace designs.

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My goal for Bookbinding in Crafts under Skills Category is to be able to create a durable and aesthetically pleasing hardbound book within 3 months. I will attend bookbinding classes twice a week for 1 hour and will spend an additional 2 hours per week practicing at home. This goal is measureable and achievable, as I will use techniques such as binding with glue, thread, or waxed linen at the end of the 3-month goal period to demonstrate my progress. At the end, I will have a portfolio of bookbinding projects that I have accomplished to showcase my newfound skills.

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My goal is to become a proficient card-maker in the Crafts category within 3 months. I will use both online and in-person resources to learn the necessary skills, including attending card-making classes twice a week for one hour each session. I will allocate two additional hours per week to practice card-making at home with the materials I have learnt to use. Through this process, I will develop technical skills for card-making and complete at least one card-making project that I am proud of.

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My Goal for Agriculture/Farming in Environment/Nature under Skills Category is: To increase my knowledge and understanding of Sustainable Agriculture/Farming by completing an online course and attending 3-4 workshops within 6 months. I will select a course suitable for my age level and will develop a clear understanding of the concepts associated with sustainable agriculture/farming, including crop rotation and selection, soil health and maintenance, water conservation, pest management, and crop rotation. I will attend workshops to gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture/farming and apply the learned knowledge in real-life settings.

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I will also participate in 1 competition or performance every 3 months and will track my progress and assess progress each month. My goal for Cake Decorating in Crafts under Skills Category is to create a three tier cake with detailed frosting designs within 3 months. I will attend two cake decorating classes per week for one hour and practice at home for an additional three hours per week. I will acquire the necessary materials, consult with professional cake decorators, and keep a detailed log of my progress. To gauge my progress, I will take photos of my creations and assess my skills at the end of each month.

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My goal for Glass Painting in Crafts under Skills category is to create one medium-sized complex glass painting piece within 6 months. To achieve this, I will attend weekly 2-hour glass painting classes for 3 months and practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week for the remaining 3 months. During this period, I will refine my technique, expand my knowledge and build my skill set in glass painting. Upon completion of the project, I will display the painting in a public gallery or online, showcasing my progress and refinement.

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My goal for Clay Modelling in Crafts under Skills Category is to create three clay sculptures within 3 months that incorporate detailed techniques and elements. I will take a clay modelling course and will practice at least 8 hours per week. To ensure progress, I will have weekly progress reports with my instructor and photograph each milestone to evaluate my progress. At the end of 3 months, I will submit my projects to a professional craftsman to receive feedback and a possible award.

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Goal: To improve my screen printing skills in crafts within 3 months by participating in an online course program and creating three different screen-printed products. I will spend at least 2 hours a day perfecting my screen printing techniques, focusing in particular on color selection, blending, and registration. I will take advantage of any additional resources or resources available to me. At the end of 3 months, I will create a portfolio of three projects that showcase my technique, to demonstrate my progress and accomplishments.

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Goal for Leatherwork in Crafts under the Skills Category for teenagers 14-18 years old to be completed within 12 months: To improve my leatherwork skills by creating three quality leather craft items using advanced techniques within 12 months. I will attend at least two leatherwork classes a week for 1 hour and practise at least 1 additional hour per week at home. I will document my progress on a weekly basis and set milestones for each project to stay focused and motivated.

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My goal for Flower Arranging in Crafts under Skills Category is to create five unique flower arrangements utilizing fresh cut flowers within 3 months. I will use a variety of flowers and colors to create aesthetic designs. I will attend a flower arranging class once a week for 1 hour and practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will also take pictures of my arrangements and will track my progress by rating each design. By the end of the 3 months, I should have created five creative and visually appealing flower arrangements.

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My goal for Soft toy making in Crafts under Skills Category is to create five Soft Toys within 12 months and showcase them at a local craft fair. To complete this goal, I will research the techniques and materials related to Soft Toy making from online courses and tutorials, attend workshops held by experts at least once a week, and practice my skills with demonstrations and practice projects weekly. Finally, I will set aside time to complete each soft toy project and use feedback from peers and experts to improve my work.

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My goal is to significantly improve my Canvas Work in Crafts skills within 3 months by attending Canvas Work classes twice per week for at least 1 hour and practicing on my own at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will also actively participate in Canvas Work competitions and exhibitions to practice and refine my skills so that I can understand and tackle more complex tasks. At the end of 3 months I plan to create a handcrafted piece of canvas work art to showcase my improved skills.

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My goal for Quilting in Crafts under Skills Category is to create a unique quilt using advanced quilting techniques for a special occasion or event within 3 months. I will attend a quilting class once a week for 1.5 hours and practice at home for 2 hours per week. I will also research advanced quilting techniques and select the best pattern, material and colors for my quilt. I will track my progress and celebrate every milestone achieved in order to reach my goal.

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